Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 2(1): 135 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006697
Common Names
- Bracteolatum Hieracium
- Hieracium Bracteolatum
- Bracteolatum Hieracium
Description
Hieracium bracteolatum (also called the Bracted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a solitary flower head. It is found in Europe and grows in open grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium bracteolatum is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover, as it is low-growing and drought-tolerant. It is also used to create a low-maintenance lawn alternative, as it requires little mowing.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium bracteolatum sub. koracis (Boiss.) Zahn
Hieracium bracteolatum sub. reinholdii (Boiss.) Zahn
Hieracium bracteolatum sub. bracteolatum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium bracteolatum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium bracteolatum can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Hieracium bracteolatum
Hieracium bracteolatum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Hieracium bracteolatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium bracteolatum?
Hieracium bracteolatum
What is the common name of Hieracium bracteolatum?
Bracted hawkweed
Where does Hieracium bracteolatum grow?
It is native to Europe
Species in the Hieracium genus
Hieracium aragonense,
Hieracium convergens,
Hieracium claricolor,
Hieracium criniculosum,
Hieracium amphichnoum,
Hieracium shoolbredii,
Hieracium trachlosimum,
Hieracium phaedrocheilon,
Hieracium irasuense,
Hieracium moravicum,
Hieracium glaucopsis,
Hieracium gigantum,
Hieracium calliglaucum,
Hieracium subfusciviride,
Hieracium villattingense,
Hieracium supernatum,
Hieracium austurgilense,
Hieracium cuspididentatum,
Hieracium adspersum,
Hieracium grandifolium,
Hieracium hypochoeroides,
Hieracium spathulatum,
Hieracium stenolomoides,
Hieracium berganum,
Hieracium guthnikianum,
Hieracium glanduliceps,
Hieracium semianglicum,
Hieracium amplificatum,
Hieracium subacuens,
Hieracium lanifolium,
Hieracium sanguineum,
Hieracium palenicae,
Hieracium webbianum,
Hieracium lugae-pljussae,
Hieracium argospathum,
Hieracium breconicola,
Hieracium turritifolium,
Hieracium sermonikense,
Hieracium pedunculare,
Hieracium parnassi,
Hieracium exaltans,
Hieracium ruminosiforme,
Hieracium carpetanum,
Hieracium subanfractum,
Hieracium albiduliforme,
Hieracium pallidivirens,
Hieracium niveicuspis,
Hieracium asteroloma,
Hieracium pollinense,
Hieracium azerbaijanense,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,